Legislative Letter from State Capitol on Committee Selection
In Des Moines on January 28 1929 a legislative letter notes that both the House and Senate organized January 22 naming working committees. It praises President McFarlane and Speaker Joe Johnson for fair committee assignments. About ninety bills were offered early in the session with committees handling them before open votes. Several bills are highlighted including licensing chain stores, school board elections, county building funds, and changes to the banking board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Caswell
Des Moines
House
Senate
McFarlane
Joe Johnson
General Assembly
Doran
Boone County
Ogden
Holling
Lange
Dubuque County
McLeland
Bengon
Clayton County
State Banking Board
Benatar Booth
Anderson
Basket Dinner at U B Church Next Sunday
Announcement: a five basket dinner will be served after the morning sermon at the U B Church next Sunday in honor of evangelist Rev. D. W. Snender, a former pastor. All community members are invited and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
D. W. Snender
U. S
Iowa Children Are Homeless In Iowa
Miss Lelia E. Cagely, state child welfare agent, spoke in Moravia on placement and adoption in the two Iowa state homes, Toledo and Davenport, noting most ward children are not orphans but separated parents. Many are placed in private homes after examinations. few are returned. Information available from 502 E Sixth St, Atlantic Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia E. Cagely
Atlantic
Child Welfare Department
Board of Control
Moravia
Cagely
Toledo
Davenport
Miss Cagely
Wasserman
Iowa
Lelia EB. Cagely
Sixth Street
Tom Thumb Wedding stage by Little Folks at school
The Tuesday evening performance at the school featured the Tom Thumb Wedding by a large group of local children. Dorothy Kelsey directed with helpers, delivering musical numbers and a lively cast including Patricia Blackman, Cay Matherly, Beth Tuttle, Madeline Main, Rex Firkins, Dorothy Lee Brain, and many others in a festive community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb
Dorothy Kelsey
Farmington
Iowa
Nadine Winslet
Mildred, Tarr
Alma Keemer
Patricia Blackman
Cay Matherly
Beth Tuttle
Max McDonough
MaDora Hauk
Mary Katherine Veach
Francis Alexander
Madeline Main
Jegn Veach
Paulj Kenneth Goeldner
Richard Veach
Max Gollaher
Richard Elswick
Don Orwig
Rex Firkins
Margaret Ward
Eugene Wilcox
Jeraldyn Winsler
Thumb
Richard Smith
Betty Bish
Figures lie about oyster supper turnout in Moravia Union
The Moravia Union reports 34 attendees at a Cooperative Marketing Association oyster supper, but 388 people actually joined. The piece notes the discrepancy and highlights errors in published figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Union
Co- Operative Marketing Association
Free Clinic for Moravia Children This Saturday
A free baby clinic is set for Moravia School Building this Saturday February 2. Dr J E Serken and Miss Alice Pattee from the Iowa State University Division of Maternity and Infant Hygiene will examine all pre school children and others if time permits. Parents should contact chairman Mrs H E Watts for a definite appointment. Examinations are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parenta
Moravia
J. E. Serken
Alice Pattee
Division of
State University of Iowa
H. E. Watts
Chariton Township Seeks Bids for Road Work 1929
Bids will be received for road work in Chariton Township until late February 4 1929. Bids to cover East and West halves and the entire township. The Board reserves the right to reseat any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township
Monroe Township Road Work Bids Sought by Township Clerk
Bids will be received for Monroe Township road work in Meares County Iowa until 1 pm Monday February 4 1924. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Earl E Rouse Township Clerk Albia Iowa BR F D 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe Township
Meares County
Iowa
Earl E. Rouse
Albia
BR. F. D
Representative Bailew Asks Your Co operation
Howard Ballew Appanoose County representative appeals for constructive ideas to serve Moravia area. He says no personal legislative agenda and invites constituents to share suggestions, even offering to meet in Des Moines for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailew
Appanoose County
Howard Ballew
Moravia Union
Des Moines
Moravia
Ows
Friday Dinner Menu Roast Chicken Noodles Potatoes
M. E. Friday serves a traditional dinner featuring roast chicken with noodles and dressing. Side dishes include potatoes, beans, cherry salad, pickles, pin pudding, and coffee.
A Boy's Composition On Ducks Theme
A messy old schoolroom piece describes ducks with odd phrases and misspellings. It notes a heavy bird, bill and heathers, a head resting on one end while the other sits, and a balloon in the stomach to keep afloat.
Correspondence Arrives Late Due to Weather Delays
Weather caused carriers to miss rounds and trains to run behind. Much correspondence from last week arrived late and cannot all be used this issue without crowding.
Otterbein Guild toMeet at Wed Callen Home
The Otterbein Guild meets Monday evening February 7 at 7 30 at the home of Wed Callen. Justice Smith will be the reader. New members are especially invited as initiation services will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Guild
Wed Callen
Justity Smith
Moravia Highs Schedule Includes Two Week Games
Moravia High School basketball plans two games this week. Levitia visits the Moravia floor Friday evening and Hedrick travels to Hedrick Saturday evening for the second game.
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Moravia
Levitia
Hadrick
Hedrick
Former Moravia Girl Reunited With Mother
Fairfield Ledger reports Gladys Virginia McCrory, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCrory of 308 West Monroe, plans to meet her mother Mrs. W. F. Summerville of St. Paul via travel when possible. The two were separated after McCrory was adopted at five months. Reunions stem from a yearslong tale of elopement, abandonment in St. Louis, poverty, and later relocation to Moravia and Fairfield.
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Fairfield Ledger
Gladys Virginia
McCrory
J. L. McCrory
West Monroe Street
W. FP. Summerville
St. Paul
Von
Whem
Fairfield
Summerville
St. Louis
McCrorys
Moravia
Iowa
C. H. Kearns
Dexter Manufacturing Company
Emerick
Birth to Death of Jake Brackett in Albia Community
Jake Brackett born August 21 1907 in Monroe County Iowa died December 31 1928 at Cottage Hospital Galesburg NJ after nine months illness. Survived by wife Minnie Muilenburg son James Eugene parents Daniel and Elizabeth Brackett four brothers five sisters and many relatives. Funeral January 1 at U B Church Albia burial Albia cemetery with thanks from Daniel Brackett and family.
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Jake Brackett
Daniel
Elizabeth Brackett
Monroe County
Iowa
Cottage Hospital
Galesburg
Minnie Muilenburg
James Eugene
Brackett
Jesus Christ
Minnie
Janes
Gabe
Moravia
Everett
Herveld
Roy
Mystic
George
Mary Howell
del McCrory
Luly Moses
Melcher
Minnie Connett
Ellen Gay
Albia
U. B
Albis
Wo. Cronk
Taylor Township Notice for bids and meeting date
Taylor Township announces bids to be sealed by one oclock February 4 1929 at the town hall Moravia to consider sat ie. Bids must state wage per hour for men and for team and for tub and weet halves separately or for gent a townships. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Township Clerk Me and Mrs de Chaanters were in Ottis Tuesday last week and send funeral for EL Lowers. The Chamlers were friends of De Lowery years age and digra.
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Taylor Township
Moravia
Genta Towtizhin Bund Peserves
Wee Duddy
Mrs. de Chaanters
Ottis
Dhe Inter
Chamlers
Lowery
Dndigra
News Notes Of Local Churches
W F Evans minister Chas Kincade 8 S Supt Bible School at 10 a m Communion Sermon Bringing Others to Christ at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 630 p m Challenge of Christ to the Youth of the World Sermon Revelations 13th Chapter 730 p m All services well attended last Lord s day Endeavor meeting led by Vera Morris Chas Kincade appointed elder Sar Hudgens clerk W C Blyin treasurer of church Ladies Aid meets all day at church basement Wednesday Feb 6 Public invited to dinner Fathers bring your sons wives daughters and friends to the house of worship
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W. F. T. Evans
Chas. Kincade
Vera Morris
Sar Hudgens
W. C. Blyin
Iconium Circuit Church Services Schedule
Lepper, pastor, leads Iconium Circuit M. G. Church and Hilton Iconium Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7 30 p.m. Maine Fairview Sunday School at 2 p.m. Preaching Services every Sunday at 7 p.m.
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M. G. Church
Lepper
Hilton
Iconium Sunday School
Sunya
Maine
Fairview
United Brethren Church Calls For New Vision And Spirit
D Winfield Thompson, minister, urges an open minded, service driven church ready to deepen its work. He asks members to attend nightly services this week to seek guidance from the Holy Spirit and to pledge self sacrifice for the Kingdom of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Farm Bureau
D. Winfield Thompson
M E Church Notes Weather and Services Update
The weather was milder and flu illness eased attendance at church. By unanimous vote evening services will not be dismissed. Epworth League had 83 attendees and a stimulating discussion. A bobsled party is planned before the snow leaves. Church boards and stewards meet. day of prayer set for Heb 15 at the Christian Church. Please settle your account with us at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Mrp.Carter
Christian Church
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Bernadine Bishop
Werence Kingery
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Parry Morris
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Herbert John | Apt
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Bobby Smsith
Don Blumer
Gerald Hauk
Donald Eluwick
Sam Alexander
Donald Bruin
Monroe Township
M. E
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Mariualla
Daniel Brackett
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Iconium
United Brethren Church
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